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I got an mri done and one of the findings read, "punctate focus of subcortical white matter signal alteration in the posterior right superior temporal gyrus." what does this mean?
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Since we have not looked at the images, we can solely try to interpret your post. This may implicate prior head trauma, congenital issues, and prior vascular insufficiency. For a more thorough analysis, make an appointment with the radiologist and discuss the full implications.
Answered 1/22/2023
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